3DMJ Podcast #222: How To Run A Surplus

Brad, Alberto, and Brian discuss the role of nutrition in building muscle. Which is more important for muscular hypertrophy, eating in a caloric surplus or progressive overload? What variables do the coaches like to monitor during a gaining phase? What is too fat in regard to how much body fat a competitor should put on in the off-season? How does Alberto like to prescribe rate of weight gain in the off-season? Why does Brian adjust volume reactively instead of proactively? Does Alberto feel like his time spent at 250 lbs. was beneficial? The answers to these, plus many related questions are covered in this episode. Timestamps: 0:00- Introduction 1:10- Which is more important for muscular hypertrophy, eating in a caloric surplus or progressive overload? 8:29- The importance of being strategic with your gaining phases 18:20- The variables the coaches like to monitor during a gaining phase 30:44- What is too fat? What is gaining too fast? 43:14- Red flags during gaining phases 52:03- Protein, fat, carb, fruit, and vegetable intake 1:00:15- Things the coaches have observed SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://3dmusclejourney.com/podcast/222/ The Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com The Recovery Diet (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/the... Transitioning Away From Tracking (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/tra... Calculating Your Calories (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/cal... 3DMJ Podcast Episode #172: Minicuts: Not So Fast-    • 3DMJ Podcast #172: Minicuts: Not So Fast   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR SHOW Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4E61iRC... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **3DMJ COACHING: https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/ **ALL VIDEO COURSES: https://www.3dmjvault.com/ **HOW TO LIFT: https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/lif... **APPAREL & MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/people/team... **FULL WEBSITE & BLOG: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ -- 3DMJ SOCIAL MEDIA -- Instagram:   / team3dmj   Twitter:   / 3dmusclejourney   Facebook:   / 3dmusclejourney-160614584798